About Advisory Committees
Committee meetings
Number of meetings
Advisory committees meet at least twice a year.
Additional meetings are held as needed for
effective program coordination.
Committee leadership
A chairman and the academic program
administrator lead each committee. These
individuals form a core team that leads the
committee’s activities.
Role of the chairman
Advisory committee members elect a chairman
for a term of one year. The chairman presides
over committee meetings, acts as spokesperson
and sets committee meeting dates. The chairman
collaborates with the program administrator to
prepare notices of meetings and agendas.
Role of the administrator
The academic program administrator
acts as staff administrator to the
committee and program chairman
and provides information and advice
about college rules and procedures.
The program administrator
distributes meeting notices, agendas
and minutes to all members,
including ex-officio members and site
administrators.
Meeting minutes
Meeting minutes are maintained
in the office of the senior vice
president of Academic and Student
Affairs. These minutes allow the
college president to evaluate
the effectiveness of the advisory
committees.
Meeting notices and agendas
The chairman collaborates with the program administrator to prepare notices of meetings and agendas that are distributed before the meeting date.
Responsibility
An advisory committee plays an important role in maintaining and expanding the programs of the college by performing five major functions:
- Assessing how the program meets the current occupational needs of employers.
- Reviewing and making recommendations on program curriculum and equipment.
- Providing input to help prepare students for work in their chosen field.
- Assisting in recruiting, providing internships and placing qualified graduates in appropriate jobs.
- Expanding and enhancing St. Petersburg College’s reputation in the community by fostering positive community relationships.
Committee structure
Each committee is comprised of five to 25 members. Ex-officio members of the committees include the senior vice president of Academic and Student Affairs or appointed representatives, plus program faculty and staff.
Purpose
Advisory committees make recommendations to assist academic program leaders in developing and improving their programs. All recommendations submitted by the committee will be considered. The college issues reports to advisory committee members about the actions taken on committee recommendations.
Length of service
Advisory committee members are appointed to serve one-year terms beginning July 1 of the current year and ending on June 30 of the following year. To ensure continuity of the committee’s activities, members may be reappointed to serve additional terms.
Advisory Committee Directory
For more information If you need further information about SPC’s Advisory Committees, call 727-341-3198 or 727-341-3392.
Advisory Committees